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Can Istamet 50/500 dose be increased in prediabetes?
Hba1c has risen from 6.3 to 6.4 in past 1 year. FBS mostly remains high normal 100-110. PPBS remain 130-140.
Weight is 52.4 kg, 72 yrs
Can I take Istamet 50/500 (sitagliptin/metformin) two tabs once a day if I m not diabetic but have Prediabetes?
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not necessary. Pl control Diet. Avoid carbs. Pl consult.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not safe
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Dr. R S Disodia
Diabetologist
31 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Dietary control along with
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